Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has condemned the stone-pelting incident during a Lord Ganesha procession in Mandya, Karnataka, calling it a “well-planned attack.” He accused the Congress government of shielding the culprits and not addressing the seriousness of the situation. The incident has sparked demands for an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and tensions remain high following the violence.
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- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi termed the stone-pelting incident in Mandya as a “well-planned attack.”
- The attack occurred during a Lord Ganesha immersion procession in Nagamangala, Mandya district, Karnataka.
- Joshi criticized the Congress government, accusing it of protecting the culprits and downplaying the incident.
- He stated that the attack was targeted at a Hindu festival, aiming to create communal tensions.
- Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje demanded an NIA probe into the incident.
- Karandlaje criticized Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of being biased against Hindus.
- She also highlighted the burning of 25 Hindu-owned shops as part of the riots.
- The Mandya District Collector confirmed the arrest of 54 individuals and the deployment of additional security forces.
- A holiday was declared for schools and colleges in the district as a precautionary measure.
- Property damage included the burning of seven bikes, six small shops, and the slight damage to 15 bikes and a car.
